Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is about to enter his ninth season in the NFL. (Getty)
The Atlanta Falcons started off the 2015 season with momentum as they won six of their first seven games. However, the rest of the season was challenging for the team, who finished 8-8 and out of the playoff picture. The biggest question facing this team in 2016 is if they can establish consistency.
Matt Ryan is embarking on his ninth season in the NFL, and still has a lot to prove. He had 21 touchdowns, and finished 2015 with a 89.0 QB rating.
Head coach Dan Quinn has repeatedly stressed how much turnovers negatively impacted last year’s season. Ryan had 16 interceptions, with four of his interceptions in the red zone.
Offseason additions include Courtney Upshaw, Derrick Shelby, Sean Weatherspoon and rookie first-round pick Keanu Neal. Alex Mack joined the Falcons in free agency.
Atlanta Falcons 2016 Training Camp Schedule
After missing the playoffs last year, the Falcons look to establish consistency early in the 2016-17 season. (Getty)
Monday, August 1: Players Off
Tuesday, August 2: Practice 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Wednesday, August 3: Practice 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Thursday, August 4: Practice 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Friday, August 5: 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. KIA Motors “Friday Night Lights”, Grayson High School—Loganville, GA (open to the public)
Saturday, August 6: Players Off
Sunday, August 7: Practice 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (open to the public)
Monday, August 8: Practice 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Tuesday, August 9: Practice 10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. (open to the public)
Wednesday, August 10: Practice 11:30 a.m.—1:15 p.m. (open to the public)
Thursday, August 11: Preseason, Falcons vs. Redskins, Georgia Dome, 7:00 p.m. ET, CW69
Friday, August 12: Closed
Saturday, August 13: Players off
Sunday, August 14: Practice 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. (open to the public) Military Appreciation Day*
Monday, August 15: Practice 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. (open to the public)
Tuesday, August 16: Practice 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. (open to the public) Camp Breaks